NICK HENRY is facing a race against time to play against the club where he made his name this weekend.

NICK HENRY is facing a race against time to play against the club where he made his name this weekend.

Oldham visit Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon but Henry could miss out on facing his former club because of a rib injury.

The veteran Tranmere midfielder started his career at Oldham and was a key figure in Joe Royle ' s side that marched into the former first division and became founder members of the Premiership in 1992.

Henry spent 10 years at Boundary Park before leaving in 1997 with cherished memories of life in the top flight and cup heroics which saw them reach the FA Cup semifinals twice only to lose to Manchester United on both occasions.

However, Hughes has decided not to make further call ups, paving the way for Koumas' first international start after making an appearance as a substitute against the Ukraine in May.

West Bromwich Albion have not improved their bid for the midfielder after having a #1.5m move for Koumas turned down by Tranmere last week.

Watson will be hoping goalkeeper John Achterberg comes through tonight's reserve match with Oldham unscathed. The Dutchman could be handed a first team recall on Saturday if the Irish FA are unwilling to allow Joe Murphy to return to Merseyside after Friday night's Under 21 clash with Holland in Waterford.

Tranmere have scotched rumours that Ipswich have tabled a #1.5m bid for Murphy.